Tag: University of Rhode Island

  • Nation & World

    Fighting flora with fauna

    Scientists at the Arnold Arboretum are employing a species of predator moth to fight the invasive swallow-wort vine.

    6 minutes
    Releasing moths
  • Nation & World

    Soft robotic arm acts as extension of human hand

    Scientists at the Wyss Institute and colleagues have created a highly flexible soft robotic arm, giving biologists intuitive control over a module by wearing a glove equipped with wireless soft sensors that respond to their own hand and finger movements.

    5 minutes
    Soft robotic arm
  • Nation & World

    The designing woman

    Radcliffe graphic designer Jessica Brilli does what she loves and loves what she does, using her artistic talent in her personal and professional life. A reception will be held Nov. 8 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

    5 minutes
  • Nation & World

    Take your passport and go, Amanpour says

    International TV correspondent Christiane Amanpour urged Harvard College’s Class of 2010 to take time to work overseas, as she addressed Class Day ceremonies on May 26.

    5 minutes
  • Nation & World

    Class Day speaker chosen

    Christiane Amanpour, chief international correspondent with CNN and anchor of the daily interview program “Amanpour,” has been selected as the 2010 Senior Class Day speaker.

    2 minutes